Bellamy Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8BU is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bellamy Street, London, SW12 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8BT, SW12 8AB, SW12 8QD, SW12 8QB, SW12 8BS, SW12 8AD, SW12 8QE, SW12 8PN, SW12 8PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 8BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW12 8BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.8% | 57.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 34% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.1% | 70.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 22.3% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 23% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW12 8BU this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 77.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.8% | 77.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 43.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 90.4% | 84% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 66.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 66.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.8% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 66.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 17.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 4.5% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bellamy Street was 231.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% higher than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bellamy Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 99th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bellamy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,527,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,449,229 |
| 2 Bellamy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,048,999 | 2024-06-21 | £1,015,465 |
| 6 Bellamy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2024-02-23 | £1,099,785 |
| 14 Bellamy Street, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2024-02-20 | £1,003,945 |
| 50 Bellamy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2023-05-05 | £1,351,500 |
SW12 8BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW12 8BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 231 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road | 143 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 38 Balham High Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Glass Door Night Shelter | Ascension Church Hall, 23 Malwood Road | 265 yd | |
| Natas Coffee Bar Ltd | 19 Balham High Road, London | 276 yd | |
| Buondi | 21 Balham High Road, London | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 327 yd | |
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 531 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 542 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 561 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 311 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 43 Balham High Road | 335 yd | |
| Piece of Jerk, School Dinners, Droop | 92A Balham High Road, London | 367 yd | |
| Beyroots Lebanese Street Food | 92A Balham High Road, London | 367 yd | |
| The Dot | 92A Balham High Road, London | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 208 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 332 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 136 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.